We will especially remember March 2009 for the union of the two local duplicate bridge clubs — thus the beginning of Nature Coast Bridge Club.  Immediately, the club took off running!   A distinguished board was elected, and an aggressive agenda was formulated.  Accomplishments that have been realized include:  blending the two clubs, accepting and embracing our new site, developing and implementing a strong educational program, offering more games for new players, hosting a successful sectional tournament, and holding Swiss games with special lunches on selected Sundays.   The Daily Recap continued to be a solid asset, always providing information and affording member communications.

Jim Somma was taken by his wife to the emergency room Saturday afternoon, having hurt his back somehow.

He's OK now, and had this to say: "I'm back - aches and all.  Stories of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.

"A shot of some wonder drug in the buttocks, a couple of days of rest, and not having to face the likes of Charlotte Kartsonis and Jim Logan have worked wonders.

"I will be my debonair self once again.  And contrary to Mr. Logan's assertion, I did not take any steroids and I am retaining all the MP's I have accumulated.

"Ciao, may all your finesses win."

District 9 Races Through January